WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has approved another $12 million (7 .74 million pounds) in emergency relief aid to Syrians, the White House said on Thursday, calling on other countries to boost their donations as a result of worsening conditions there.
"After nearly 17 months of conflict, the humanitarian situation is dire and rapidly deteriorating," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.
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